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3.3.2026
Lourdes Through the Eyes of a Communication
Major
Brookelyn Rice ’28 explains how a class visit to the Marian Library led to a McGrath Award.
2.23.2026
Five students win McGrath Awards for research in Catholic Intellectual
Traditions
The McGrath Award recognizes students whose research in a Common Academic Program course demonstrates engagement with Catholic Intellectual Traditions.
2.16.2026
Charting advocacy: UD senior maps history of LGBTQ+ inclusion in Catholic
Church
UD senior Katie Montgomery explored how Catholic advocates for LGBTQ+ people interact with the Catholic Church as part of a donor-funded summer research project.
2.11.2026
In Memoriam: Michael Barnes, professor emeritus of religious
studies
Michael “Mike” Barnes joined the UD faculty in 1968 and taught for 50 years as a professor in the Department of Religious Studies and Honors program.
Humanities and Social Sciences
2.2.2026
National Endowment for the Humanities awards $38K for ‘Educating the Whole
Scientist’
The project's goal is to help science majors become better, well-rounded scientists through integrated science and humanities courses.
1.21.2026
The Black Writer Throughout
History
This Black History Month, we celebrate the achievements of African American writers.
12.17.2025
‘Flyers in Chicago’ connects PR seniors with Windy City
alumni
The annual immersion trip connects UD public relations majors with PR professionals and alumni in Chicago.
12.8.2025
Society of Biblical Literature honors UD religious studies
scholar
A UD religious studies scholar won an international award for a paper regarding gender and sexuality in the Bible.
Humanities and Social Sciences
11.11.2025
A taste of the humanities: Food, culture and connection at
UD
The Alumni Chair in the Humanities' 2025-26 programming will include a UD Food and Culture Festival in February.
